Description

Park history

Established in 1910 as a Game Reserve, Ruaha was gazetted a National Park in 1964. The park, covering an area of 20,226 square km, is the  largest in Tanzania and second largest in Africa. Ruaha is located 125 km west of Iringa town.

How to get there

By road: 625 km from Dar es Salaam city, approximately 10 hrs drive, 125 km from Iringa, about 3hrs drive on rough road.

By Air: The Park is also reachable by scheduled and chartered flights from either Dar es Salaam, Arusha, Zanzibar, Dodoma or any other airport in Tanzania.

Best time to visit

 May- October (dry season) and November-April (wet season)

Tourism activities:

Game drive – This activity is conducted from 0630 – 1830 HRS, no additional fee for this activity apart from conservation fee. Four wheel (4X4)  drive vehicles are recommended.

Walking safari -Short walking safari: Designated routes are: Msembe to Ibuguziwa(4.8 km) 3hrs, Nyamakuyu to Ibuguziwa (3.6 km) 2.30 hrs, Kiganga kopjes to Mwagusi (5.4 km) 3.30hrs, R14 to Kimilamatonge peak (2.8 km) 2hrs and Mwagusi to near Sokwe (9.1 km) 4hrs.

Long walking safari: Designated route is Kichaka to Kidabaga (33.5 km) 6 to 8 days

Rules & Regulations

Speed limit is 50kph, Keep your litter inside your vehicle, No pets or guns are allowed inside the park., Never go for a walking safari without official permission from the park authority.

Wildlife & Birds

Title	Conservation Status
African elephant	Vulnerable
African lion	Vulnerable
Lilac-breasted Roller	Least Concern
Nile Crocodile	Least Concern
African Fish Eagle	Least Concern
Egyptian Goose	Least Concern
Eland	Least Concern
Hamerkop	Least Concern
Kirk's Dik Dik	Least Concern
White Backed Vulture	Critically Endangered
Common Bulbul	Least Concern
Black-headed Heron	Least Concern

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